Stroke
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USPSTF updates guideline for preventive aspirin therapy
Key clinical point: The USPSTF recommends that many adults aged 50-59 years start low-dose aspirin for primary prevention of cardiovascular...
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Sickle cell anemia: Stroke screening still underused
Key clinical point: Transcranial Doppler screening for stroke risk is still underused among children and adolescents with sickle cell anemia,...
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Similarities seen in rate and rhythm control for postsurgical AF
Key clinical point: Rate control offers the advantage of simplicity over a rhythm control strategy in new-onset atrial fibrillation after cardiac...
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Cutaneous lupus may raise risk of stroke, TIA
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Guideline update shortens minimum DAPT duration in CAD
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Brain imaging suggests link between stress and cardiovascular events
Key clinical point: Activation of the amygdala, the brain’s fear response center, was directly correlated with the occurrence of cardiovascular...